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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.09 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.09 and 220.07 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.09 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.09 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.09 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 90,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,689.13/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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